15 Fan Favorite Blankets

It’s that cuddle up and get cozy time of year. We’re talking chilly days and cold nights. Movies and hot chocolate. And, of course, snuggling up under hand made blankets. Afghans also make great gifts for your favorite people. If you’re thinking of making one for the holidays now is the time to start!

Below is a list of the top 5 fan favorite Lion Brand afghan and throw patterns and kits.

Overall Top 5 Favorite Blankets (Knit & Crochet)

5. 8 Hour Throw

Craft: Knitting Kit
Skill Level: Level 1 (Beginner)
Yarn: Homespun®

This simple, fast, and extremely cuddle-able afghan is worked up quickly using Homespun yarn and size 50 needles! That’s some serious speed knitting.

4. Hooded Baby Blanket

Craft: Crochet Kit
Skill Level: Level 1 (beginner)
Yarn: Pound of Love®

This hooded baby blanket pattern comes in a crochet and knit version. Both are beginner friendly and call for the same yarn.

3. 5 1/2 Hour Afghan

Craft: Crochet Kit
Skill Level: Level 3 (Intermediate)
Yarn: Homespun® Thick & Quick®

This super chunky afghan is crocheted using a giant size Q crochet hook and holding 2 strands of super bulky (CYC #6) yarn together.

2. Tree of Life Afghan

Craft: Crochet Kit
Skill Level: Level 5 (Experienced)
Yarn: Wool-Ease®

The Tree of Life afghan has been a long-time customer favorite and it’s not hard to see why. The stitches are complex, but the results are worth every minute spent.

1. Treasured Heirloom Baby Blanket

Craft: Knitting Kit
Skill Level: Level 2 (Easy Beginner +)
Yarn: LB Collection® Cashmere

This bias-knit baby blanket is worked in luxurious LB Collection Cashmere for an heirloom piece. However, you can easily pair the pattern with your favorite CYC #3 (DK weight) yarn from Lion Brand for a more “every day” baby blanket.

Runners Up: 5 Crochet Designs

5. 5 1/2 Throw

Craft: Crochet Kit
Skill Level: Level 2 (Easy, Beginner +)
Yarn: Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®

4. 5 1/2 Hour Neutral Tones Afghan

Craft: Crochet Pattern Download
Skill Level: Level 3 (Intermediate)
Yarn: Homespun® & Hometown USA®

This design mixes yarn for added visual interest in an otherwise simple all-over pattern.

3. Mandala Afghan

Craft: Crochet Kit
Skill Level: Level 3 (Intermediate)
Yarn: Color Waves and Vanna’s Style

The Mandala afghan is another example of yarnline blending. This one, however, explores many colors. The kit comes with the combination shown, so there’s no guess work to whether the tones will clash.

2. Baby Owl Corner to Corner Afghan

Craft: Crochet Kit
Skill Level: Level 3 (Intermediate)
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice®

Corner to corner afghans  allow for a lot of creativity in graphic design. If you can chart it, you can crochet it!

1. Celtic Afghan

Craft: Crochet Kit
Skill Level: Level 4 (Intermediate +)
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice

No, these cables are not knit! Beautiful braids and twisted cables travel across this afghan

Runners Up: 5 Knitting Designs

5. Quick and Cozy 3-Strand Lapghan

Craft: Knitting Kit
Skill Level: Level 1 (Beginner)
Yarn: Homespun Thick and Quick

Worked with 3 strands of yarn held together, this afghan lives up to its name.

4. Baby Tree of Life Afghan

Craft: Knitting Pattern Download
Skill Level: Level 5 (Experienced)
Yarn: Pound of Love

The Baby Tree of Life afghan is a smaller version of the ever-popular knit and crochet version of the same name. All appear in this list!

3. Bird Song Afghan

Craft: Knitting Kit
Skill Level: Level 2 (Easy, Beginner +)
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice®

Embossed birds grace this afghan giving it a more complex look than it is.

2. Tree of Life Afghan

Craft: Knitting Kit
Skill Level: Level 5 (Experienced)
Yarn: Wool-Ease®

The adult version of the previously mentioned baby blanket. This design is suitable for experienced knitters.

1. Diagonal Comfort Baby Blanket

Craft: Knitting Pattern PDF
Skill Level: Level 2 (Easy, Beginner +)
Yarn: Your favorite worsted weight yarn

Pure and simple, it’s easy to see why this pattern is so popular. The Diagonal Comfort Baby Afghan can easily be worked in any weight yarn to produce different looks.